'Well planned' retirement of Anderson may 'unsettle' some but industry backs Baillie Gifford

Growth sell-off coincidence rather than cause

James Baxter-Derrington
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James Anderson's retirement from the industry after 39 years with Baillie Gifford and 21 years as manager of Scottish Mortgage may be "unsettling to some", but investors should be reassured by the firm's "strong culture", industry commentators have said.

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